Written questions

Eritrea: Human Rights

2026-05-17 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL168 · Official question

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made at the United Nations Human Rights Council about renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, including in relation to violations of freedom

Answer

The Government consistently raises human rights and freedom of religion or belief, both directly with the Eritrean Government, and in our statements at the UN Human Rights Council. We also call for all those unjustly incarcerated to be released.The UK's S...